From Xavi to Sergio Busquets via Ansu Fati, Lionel Messi's ex-teammates began to pay tribute to him on social networks on Friday the day after the announcement of his departure from FC Barcelona. "
I'm still trying to digest everything and knowing how difficult it will be, I can only thank you for what you have done for the club,
" posted Blaugrana club captain Sergio Busquets on his Instagram account. "
I had the chance to grow up and enjoy 13 seasons at your side
", greeted the captain of the Spanish selection, before concluding: "
we will miss you
". Another legend of the Catalan club, Xavi, who now coaches the Qatari club of Al-Sadd, "
wished him the best
" as "
supporter, teammate and friend
”on Instagram.
For his part, young Ansu Fati highlighted their common experience at the club's training center.
"
We, all the kids who arrive at La Masia, we all dream of being able to play with you, and I feel lucky to have been able to do it
", he greeted, also on Instagram.
In the aftermath of the announcement of the departure of the six-fold Ballon d'Or, which has deeply shaken the world of football and the summer transfer market, aftershocks continue to agitate footballing Europe.
Starting with Barcelona, where the Argentine striker (34) has spent his entire career since the age of 13.
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